Inauguration of Dr. Manohar Singh Recap
Celebrating a new chapter at UW-Oshkosh.
April 24, 2026
A memorable day for UWO
UW-Oshkosh officially welcomed its new chancellor during a ceremony that brought together campus leaders, community members and guests from across the region. The inauguration marked an important milestone and a shared commitment to the University’s future.
Highlights from the ceremony
- Academic processional
- Welcome remarks from community and university leaders
- Greetings from Universities of Wisconsin, faculty, staff and students
- Reflections from national and international guests
- Formal investiture of Chancellor Manohar Singh
- Inaugural address
- Reception and UWO Points of Pride showcase
Thank you to our attendees and partners!
Thank you to the delegates, campus partners and community members who joined us in celebrating this historic occasion. Your presence helped make the day meaningful for the entire UWO community.
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Delegates and Guests
Representatives from peer institutions and partner organizations joined the UW-Oshkosh community for the inauguration ceremony.
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| Name | Title | Institution | Founded |
| Victoria Folse | President | Ripon College | 1851 |
| Corey King | Chancellor | UW-Whitewater | 1868 |
| John Chenoweth | Interim Chancellor | UW-River Falls | 1874 |
| Emily Weaver | Vice President, HR & General Counsel | Virtebo University | 1890 |
| Blake Buchan | Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 1893 |
| Renee Wachter | Chancellor | UW-Superior | 1893 |
| Pratimia Gandhi | Chancellor | UW-Stevens Point | 1894 |
| James Beeby | Chancellor | UW-La Crosse | 1909 |
| Robert Prezant | President | Farmingdale State College | 1912 |
| Michael Alexander | Chancellor | UW-Green Bay | 1965 |
| Tom Gibson | Chancellor | UW-Milwaukee | 1965 |
| Quinn Williams | General Counsel | Universities of Wisconsin | 1971 |
| George Otradovec | Chief Financial Officer | College of Menominee Nation | 1993 |
About the Inauguration
The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh community celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Manohar Singh as the University’s 12th chancellor. The ceremony formally marked the beginning of a new chapter of leadership and vision.
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